Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hits a two-run shot in the eighth inning Wednesday at Coors Field, one of his two homers off the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw. CarGo hit a solo shot in the fourth inning of the Rockies’ 8-5 victory. Barry Gutierrez, The Associated Press

Jhoulys Chacin’s fall from grace with a thud became official Wednesday night as the Rockies sent the struggling right-hander to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

His performance left them no choice. Chacin’s exit creates options. The Rockies plan to add a reliever for the weekend series against the Braves — Zach Putnam is a leading candidate — while weighing their Monday options in San Diego. Drew Pomeranz, who delivered a career-best performance Wednesday, is tentatively scheduled to start on normal rest Monday against the Padres, followed by Jeremy Guthrie on Tuesday. That would leave Guillermo Moscoso in the rotation. He has been challenged to step up after a disappointing debut Saturday.

If Guthrie (right shoulder AC joint) can’t return from the disabled list, the Rockies will add a starter. Alex White is the front-runner given his performance and how his schedule matches up. Tyler Chatwood experienced triceps tightness in a Wednesday Triple-A start, eliminating him as a possibility. And Christian Friedrich is scheduled to throw Sunday for the Sky Sox.

For Chacin, who’s going through a dead-arm phase, this became a necessary move. He’s 3-13 with a 5.14 ERA since June 27 and pitched with no confidence or command in Tuesday’s loss.

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When L.A.’s Jerry Hairston saw the Rockies running toward the dugout, he figured they had back-picked Andre Ethier because he knew he was safe. Or not.

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